This was a very sweet and fun read— one that just relishes in young, first love. It’s youthful, it’s carefree, it’s filled with so much hopes and dreams for the future. I can’t help but smile for that, for this being a book that’s easy to embrace and relate to.

I really loved the focus on the two romances, the primary being Stefi and Xavi, who each have a POV; and the secondary being Santiago and Diego, of whom only Santi has a POV.

Stefi and Xavi have a whirlwind romance, one that feels it abruptly ends just as begins, as the couple are forced apart upon the revelation of Xavi’s background. Even with how short of a time frame their romance has, it’s one you feel it built for more. Thus, you root instantly for them to find each other, to make things work. To battle all external forces and pick one another. I may love my romances explored with more of a slow burn, but given how young these leads are, I think their love story is perfectly paced for them. It’s messy, lustful, filled with urgency, and filled with promise.

Luckily, my slow burn preference is taken care of by Santiago’s POV, where we see him so smitten with Diego and initially too worried over his current position as royal bodyguard to take the leap and try for something more with Diego. He is consistently pushing back, thinking it’s for the best, yet feeling a constant pull to Diego. I cheered them on so hard, they deserve to find their happily ever after.

There’s another (POV-less) romance that’s subtle and left in the background and I can’t express how much I wish they had their own book because I think I could relate to them best and it would be right up my alley; it’s a romance starring Xavi’s mother, Marta, and someone very important. You’ll have to read to find out!

I would have loved if this story continued on, it felt it was just at the beginning, but I do have hopes for a sequel. I think it's primed for just that and I hope we get to see one happen!

Overall, this was a delightful read. It is very YA, so if that’s a genre that you tend to go for, this one is definitely for you!
There is so much spirit, urgency, hopes, and a tangible, relatable messiness that is so definitive of youth, whether you’re like me looking back fondly on it, or living it right now. I hope you find something to love in this one, something to remind you of highs and low of adolescence, and the burgeoning of first love.

Thank you kindly to Harper360YA and NetGalley for this complimentary copy, I leave this honest review voluntarily. 3.5✨